[NFBMT] HB 659 Hearing Date

[BRUCE&JOY BRESLAUER]

Yes, I sent in a comment from you based on an email message.

Right now, there is nothing in Montana law that deals with a penalty for
negligently harming or causing the death of a service animal.  This bill
would fill that gap.  I know the penalty is too low, but it's more than what
we have now, and it is in line with other misdemeanor penalties in Montana
law.  I know it will meet with some resistance, but I hope something like it
passes so that those with legitimate service animal partnerships can be
protected.

 Everyone's situation with a guide dog or service animal is unique, so
telling your story is very important, especially if you have lived through
the injury or death of a service animal, or have experienced interference
with or destruction of your partnership due to someone else's actions.  Joy

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Subject: Re: [NFBMT] HB 659 Hearing Date

I have one there now correct?
If not, what is the stand that the group is taking so we are on the same
stand?
Thanks,


Original message:
> House Bill HB 659, the bill that will establish penalties for
> negligent injury or death of a service animal,  was introduced by
> sponsor Robert Farris-Olsen, Democratic Senator for House District 79,
> on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, and was assigned to the House Judiciary
> Committee on Thursday, March 14.  It had its first reading before the
> House Judiciary Committee on Thursday, March 14, and was not tabled.
> It will have a hearing before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday,
March 26, in room 137, at 8:00 A.M.



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> Joy Breslauer, First Vice President

> National Federation of the Blind of Montana

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